Mauritius has loss ranks in two sub-indices that make up the GII and subsequently impacting the innovation efficiency ratio. The loss of rank (-14) is even more considerable for the Innovation output index.

In 2017, the GII remains relatively stable at the top. Switzerland leads the rankings for the sixth con¬secutive year, along with Sweden, while Netherlands made considerable improvements moving up by 6 places. USA and UK follows in the 4th and 5th position respectively.